Opportunity available through: July 3rd, 2012
What: Supplies needed:
* Saran Wrap
* Plastic knives
* Grease Lightening
* Clorox Clean Up
* Spaghetti Sauce
* Sugar
Why: Food to support the work of providing nourishing meals, fellowship and encouragement to those in need in our community.
When: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm
Where: Mooresville Soup Kitchen, 275 South Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Contact: Jody Schwandt at jody@mooresvillesoupkitchen.com or drop items off directly at Mooresville Soup Kitchen
Current Opportunities
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
MCM June Inventory Volunteer Needs
Mooresville Christian Mission operates on a fiscal year end and accordingly has its year end inventory and audit at the end of June. They are in need of assistance in many areas to get the jobs done. For inventory purposes only, all of our volunteers are 16 years of age or older. (Please schedule your time using the following Sign Up link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8AC22A75-inventory)
PANTRY:
Monday, June 18: 6 volunteers (10:00-2:00 -- or increments within that timeframe) Assemble 400 pantry boxes
Monday, June 25: 4 volunteers (10:00-1:00) All shelved pantry items to be placed into watermelon bins
WAREHOUSE:
Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22- 3 volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) Volunteers will be purging, cleaning and sorting the warehouse in preparation for inventory counting. Lifting may be required for some tasks
Monday, June 25 - Wednesday, June 27 (4) volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) Volunteers will be sorting, organizing and counting all items in the warehouse. Lifting may be required for some tasks
WAREHOUSE/CHRISTMAS:Wednesday, June 20 - Thursday, June 21 (6) volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) 6/20 filled Volunteers will be purging, cleaning and sorting the Christmas Angel attic inventory. Items will be counted and inventoried for audit. Lifting may be required for some tasks.
STORE:
Monday, June 25: (3) volunteers (10:00-2:00) All items in the free store to be categorized and counted
Tuesday, June 26: (3) volunteers (10:00-2:00) All items in the free store to be recounted
Monday, July 2: (4) volunteers (10:00-2:00) Items to be reorganized and stocked in Free Store
If you, or your groups, are able to support any of these areas, we would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Just a reminder: volunteers should dress comfortably (with closed toed shoes) as it can be warm in these areas.
Contact: Suzanne Dewosky, Volunteer Coordinator, Mooresville Christian Missio
(704) 664-2357 x. 50 for questions
PANTRY:
Monday, June 18: 6 volunteers (10:00-2:00 -- or increments within that timeframe) Assemble 400 pantry boxes
Monday, June 25: 4 volunteers (10:00-1:00) All shelved pantry items to be placed into watermelon bins
WAREHOUSE:
Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22- 3 volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) Volunteers will be purging, cleaning and sorting the warehouse in preparation for inventory counting. Lifting may be required for some tasks
Monday, June 25 - Wednesday, June 27 (4) volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) Volunteers will be sorting, organizing and counting all items in the warehouse. Lifting may be required for some tasks
WAREHOUSE/CHRISTMAS:Wednesday, June 20 - Thursday, June 21 (6) volunteers/shift (10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00) 6/20 filled Volunteers will be purging, cleaning and sorting the Christmas Angel attic inventory. Items will be counted and inventoried for audit. Lifting may be required for some tasks.
STORE:
Monday, June 25: (3) volunteers (10:00-2:00) All items in the free store to be categorized and counted
Tuesday, June 26: (3) volunteers (10:00-2:00) All items in the free store to be recounted
Monday, July 2: (4) volunteers (10:00-2:00) Items to be reorganized and stocked in Free Store
If you, or your groups, are able to support any of these areas, we would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Just a reminder: volunteers should dress comfortably (with closed toed shoes) as it can be warm in these areas.
Contact: Suzanne Dewosky, Volunteer Coordinator, Mooresville Christian Missio
(704) 664-2357 x. 50 for questions
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Summer Volunteering at MCM
School is almost out, and some of you may be thinking of ways to volunteer your time over the summer months. Mooresville Christian Mission has several areas where you can help:
CHILD CARE SERVICES,Educational Center, Beam Drive:Volunteers to provide babysitting services, along with planning activities, for
children of our clients and volunteers while they attend our Circles and Getting
Ahead programs. All of these events take place at our Educational Center on
Beam Drive.
Circles Initiative:Tuesday evenings (6:00-8:00) -- 3 volunteers needed
Wednesday lunches (11:30-1:00) -- 2 volunteers needed
Getting Ahead Program:Tuesday Mornings (10:00-12:30) -- 2 volunteers needed
Thursday Mornings (10:00-12:30) -- 2 volunteers needed
WAREHOUSE (M,T,S), 266 N. Broad Street:Volunteers to receive and sort incoming donations to the Mission particularly
on Saturdays. The warehouse hours are 9:00-4:00 and volunteers usually are
scheduled in two to three hour increments. (Please note: volunteers over the age of 16 during inventory June 18-30.)
YARD WORK, Educational Center, Beam Drive:Volunteers to provide regular yard maintenance including mowing the lawn and
trimming.
MONTHLY YARD SALE, Educational Center, Beam Drive:
Volunteers to assist in preparing for Monthly Yard Sales (second Saturday of each month). Assistance is needed the week prior as well as the day of the Yard Sale.
FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVES:Volunteers to conduct community food and clothing drives. The Mission is always in need of donations. Your efforts to conduct a food or clothing drive in your community are greatly appreciated. Please contact us for our current needs.
Contact: Suzanne Dewosky, Volunteer Coordinator, Mooresville Christian Mission, (704) 664-2357 x. 50
CHILD CARE SERVICES,Educational Center, Beam Drive:Volunteers to provide babysitting services, along with planning activities, for
children of our clients and volunteers while they attend our Circles and Getting
Ahead programs. All of these events take place at our Educational Center on
Beam Drive.
Circles Initiative:Tuesday evenings (6:00-8:00) -- 3 volunteers needed
Wednesday lunches (11:30-1:00) -- 2 volunteers needed
Getting Ahead Program:Tuesday Mornings (10:00-12:30) -- 2 volunteers needed
Thursday Mornings (10:00-12:30) -- 2 volunteers needed
WAREHOUSE (M,T,S), 266 N. Broad Street:Volunteers to receive and sort incoming donations to the Mission particularly
on Saturdays. The warehouse hours are 9:00-4:00 and volunteers usually are
scheduled in two to three hour increments. (Please note: volunteers over the age of 16 during inventory June 18-30.)
YARD WORK, Educational Center, Beam Drive:Volunteers to provide regular yard maintenance including mowing the lawn and
trimming.
MONTHLY YARD SALE, Educational Center, Beam Drive:
Volunteers to assist in preparing for Monthly Yard Sales (second Saturday of each month). Assistance is needed the week prior as well as the day of the Yard Sale.
FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVES:Volunteers to conduct community food and clothing drives. The Mission is always in need of donations. Your efforts to conduct a food or clothing drive in your community are greatly appreciated. Please contact us for our current needs.
Contact: Suzanne Dewosky, Volunteer Coordinator, Mooresville Christian Mission, (704) 664-2357 x. 50
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735 Feed Our Children
735 is the number of "missing
meals" that are needed to supplement the children who are receiving free and
reduced lunch meals while at school.
Did you know...
A few years ago, a student was sitting in health class, and their teacher was 5 minutes late to class. When the student asked the teacher why, the teacher said that they were dropping off food for a homeless student. The student was shocked to learn that there were homeless students without enough food among his peers.
The student went to the teacher to find out what he could do to help. She sent him to the Guidance Counselor who told him ways to help. He met with Valerie the director of the Mooresville Christian Mission and they decided to form a cross sectional team of students, teachers, community members, and Christian Mission staff to develop and manage the program. The result was a combining of the summer food program that was launched last year with this new program and to make it one that provides for the children not only in the summer but throughout the year.
To donate go to http://www.feedourchildren735.com/donate.html, for FAQ keep reading.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What comes in the food packages? A: A sample menu can be found on the How It Works page.
Q: Who does these meals go to? A: Local students and their siblings in the community.
Q: How do the students receive the food?
A: Students and the families are offered two options, they can either pick up the meals at a predetermined location or have it delivered to their house by our dedicated group of volunteers, whichever is their preference.
Q: Where can I donate? A: All donations can be made by clicking the donate button on the right side of this page or under the Donate tab.
Q: Will my name or the student’s name be shared? A: Neither your name nor the student’s name is shared. It is a key value at Feed Our Children 735 to keep all interactions between students and sponsors confidential to protect the integrity of both parties.
Q: How do you receive the food? A: The Mooresville Christian Mission has an agreement for bulk purchase from First Harvest Food Bank.
Q: Am I responsible for purchasing or delivering the food? A: No, we like to keep things nice and easy. Just donate online and we will take care of the rest!
Q: Is there a minimum donation?A: No, we are grateful for all donations and do not want to restrict your giving.
Q: How are students selected? A: Students are selected based on family income and are often recommended by school faculty and counselors.
Q: Can I receive support from Feed Our Children 735? A: If you are in need, please let us know by dropping a response at the Contact Us page. All requests will be considered.
Q: How do I know my money is being properly used? A: We are an outreach of the Mooresville Christian Mission. Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission is an independent organization creating lasting change for families in need in the Mooresville Lake Norman area. Finances are audited annually by and independent agency. See our Financials and Form 990 by clicking here.
You can make a difference and help feed a student for only $35.00 per month. That’s only $1.17 per day to Feed a Hungry Child in the Iredell Country Area.
Did you know...
- 40% of the Children in the Mooresville Graded School District Use the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, which helps them with 360 Meals. But that leaves a Gap of 735 Meals that our needed.
- 1 in 5 Children Live in Poverty.
- 1 in 3 Elementary School Children Live in Low Income or Poverty
A few years ago, a student was sitting in health class, and their teacher was 5 minutes late to class. When the student asked the teacher why, the teacher said that they were dropping off food for a homeless student. The student was shocked to learn that there were homeless students without enough food among his peers.
The student went to the teacher to find out what he could do to help. She sent him to the Guidance Counselor who told him ways to help. He met with Valerie the director of the Mooresville Christian Mission and they decided to form a cross sectional team of students, teachers, community members, and Christian Mission staff to develop and manage the program. The result was a combining of the summer food program that was launched last year with this new program and to make it one that provides for the children not only in the summer but throughout the year.
To donate go to http://www.feedourchildren735.com/donate.html, for FAQ keep reading.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What comes in the food packages? A: A sample menu can be found on the How It Works page.
Q: Who does these meals go to? A: Local students and their siblings in the community.
Q: How do the students receive the food?
A: Students and the families are offered two options, they can either pick up the meals at a predetermined location or have it delivered to their house by our dedicated group of volunteers, whichever is their preference.
Q: Where can I donate? A: All donations can be made by clicking the donate button on the right side of this page or under the Donate tab.
Q: Will my name or the student’s name be shared? A: Neither your name nor the student’s name is shared. It is a key value at Feed Our Children 735 to keep all interactions between students and sponsors confidential to protect the integrity of both parties.
Q: How do you receive the food? A: The Mooresville Christian Mission has an agreement for bulk purchase from First Harvest Food Bank.
Q: Am I responsible for purchasing or delivering the food? A: No, we like to keep things nice and easy. Just donate online and we will take care of the rest!
Q: Is there a minimum donation?A: No, we are grateful for all donations and do not want to restrict your giving.
Q: How are students selected? A: Students are selected based on family income and are often recommended by school faculty and counselors.
Q: Can I receive support from Feed Our Children 735? A: If you are in need, please let us know by dropping a response at the Contact Us page. All requests will be considered.
Q: How do I know my money is being properly used? A: We are an outreach of the Mooresville Christian Mission. Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission is an independent organization creating lasting change for families in need in the Mooresville Lake Norman area. Finances are audited annually by and independent agency. See our Financials and Form 990 by clicking here.
You can make a difference and help feed a student for only $35.00 per month. That’s only $1.17 per day to Feed a Hungry Child in the Iredell Country Area.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Volunteers for ICM in Statesville
Opportunity available through: NOW
Iredell Christian Ministries in Statesville is looking for volunteers to help with front desk duties, interviewing potential clients, bagging food and tolietry items as well as shop.
Why: To help those in our community who go without the basic necessities we take for granted. In the struggle to find food and a safe place to sleep, people in a poverty situation find it difficult to acquire basic needs.
Contact: Debby at Iredell Christian Ministries, 322 East Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677 or call 704-924-6700
Iredell Christian Ministries in Statesville is looking for volunteers to help with front desk duties, interviewing potential clients, bagging food and tolietry items as well as shop.
Why: To help those in our community who go without the basic necessities we take for granted. In the struggle to find food and a safe place to sleep, people in a poverty situation find it difficult to acquire basic needs.
Contact: Debby at Iredell Christian Ministries, 322 East Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677 or call 704-924-6700
Dinner at Chick Fil A tonight helps Back2School Bash
June 4th, Mooresville Chick Fil A 5-8 pm. It's a GREAT day to EAT MORE CHICKEN!!!!
Back 2 School BASH 12 is having Chick Fil A night and Chick Fil A is graciously giving the Bash 10% of ALL sales, drive thru included!!!!!
PLEASE join us tonight from 5 - 8 pm at the Mooresville Chick Fil A. You will be part of making a Mooresville or South Iredell child's new school year a success!
Back 2 School BASH 12 is having Chick Fil A night and Chick Fil A is graciously giving the Bash 10% of ALL sales, drive thru included!!!!!
PLEASE join us tonight from 5 - 8 pm at the Mooresville Chick Fil A. You will be part of making a Mooresville or South Iredell child's new school year a success!
Training at Pregnancy Resource Center Statesville
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5 & 6, 2012
Training offered for folks interested in volunterring at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Statesville. Training time is from 9:15am-2:30pm both days.
You are free to attend any portion, or all of the training. Please r.s.v.p. to Victoria Miglin, 704-871-0338, prcstatesville.org so they can plan for seating, resources, etc. Also, If you know someone who may be interested in attending with you, feel free to forward this email, and have them contact me for an application
Training offered for folks interested in volunterring at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Statesville. Training time is from 9:15am-2:30pm both days.
You are free to attend any portion, or all of the training. Please r.s.v.p. to Victoria Miglin, 704-871-0338, prcstatesville.org so they can plan for seating, resources, etc. Also, If you know someone who may be interested in attending with you, feel free to forward this email, and have them contact me for an application
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